Higher Education Department: Policy Note For The Year 2008-2009

Higher Education Department
Policy Note for the year 2008-2009
Demand No.20 – Higher Education
Contents
Sl.No. Headings
1. Introduction
2. Collegiate Education
3. Technical Education
4. University Education
5. Technical Universities
6. Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre
7. Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology
8. Science City
9. Tamil Nadu Archives
10. Tamil Nadu State council for Higher Education
11. Tamil Nadu State Urdu Academy
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INTRODUCTION
Economic development of a nation mainly depends on the quality of human

resource. The Government of Tamil Nadu strives to produce high quality human resource
while ensuring that the poorest of the poor gets access to higher education. Based on this,
this Government has formulated various schemes in order to give quality higher education to
all and due to the implementation of such schemes, Tamil Nadu has become a forerunner in
the field of higher education at the National level. The schemes were formulated in
consultation with Vice-Chancellors, Principals, Representatives of Teachers and Students,
Press, Educationists and other stake holders.
1.2 Expanding the access to higher education and ensuring the quality of higher
education are the aims of this Government. In order to achieve these aims, the following
effective steps have been taken :-
(i) Two new Arts and Science colleges at Surandai and Kulithalai were
established during 2007-2008 in addition to the four colleges started during
the year 2006-2007.
(ii) As promised in the Budget for 2007-2008, payment of tuition fees for UG
course in Government and Government aided colleges is waived.
(iii) As announced in the floor of Assembly, women students from poor families
whose parents’ annual income is less than Rs.50,000/- are provided free
education for continuing PG courses in Government and Government Aided
Arts and Science Colleges under EVR Nagammai Scheme from the academic
year 2007-2008.
(iv) As stated in the Policy Note for 2007-2008, shift system has been introduced
in all Government Arts and Science colleges from the academic year 2007-
2008. Owing to the introduction of shift system the intake in 1st year UG
course has increased.
(v) As announced in the Budget of 2007-2008 with a view to improve the quality
of technical education in southern districts a new Technical University in the
name of Perarignar Anna has been established at Tirunelveli.
Due to these steps, the number of students in Arts and Science Colleges have gone
up to 6,74,486 in 2007-2008 from 5,68,226 in 2005-2006. Likewise in Technical Education
the number of students in Engineering Colleges have gone up to 94,127 during the year
2007-2008 from 66,261 during the year 2005-2006.
1.3 In order to provide quality higher education, this Government has taken the
following steps :
(i) Qualified teachers have been appointed in Government colleges on regular

basis. One month induction training on teaching methods was imparted to the
newly recruited teachers. This is first of its kind in India.
(ii) Accreditation of colleges by National Assessment and Accreditation Council

(NAAC) is made mandatory. To accredit the institutions and to ensure the
quality, State Level Accreditation Council has been formed under the
Chairmanship of a former Vice-Chancellor. This is the first of its kind in India.

1.4 Community Colleges play an important role in providing employment oriented
education to persons who were unable to continue school education due to poverty and
other reasons and also to get the opportunity of studying UG courses. Madurai-Kamaraj
University, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Bharathiyar University, Bharathidasan
University, Tamil Nadu Open University have been encouraging NGOs to establish
Community Colleges. More than 10,000 students undergo “Learn for Livelihood” programme
offered by Tamil Nadu Open University through Community Colleges and 85% of them get
employment immediately after completing the course. In order to extend Government’s
support to them, the students of community colleges which conduct Government approved
courses through Tamil Nadu Open University will be given scholarship of Rs.1000/- per
annum.
A sum of Rs.1.00 crore is provided for this scheme. 10,000 students will be benefited by this
scheme.
1.5 In order to improve the employability of the students, the Universities under
the aegis of Higher Education Department have started job oriented programmes in
specialized areas like shipping and Logistic management, hospital administration,
counselling and psychotherapy etc.
1.6 It was brought to the notice of the Government that students suffer academic
mobility due to different syllabi, delay in declaration of results and issuance of mark sheets
by the Universities. In order to overcome these problems, it is under the consideration of
Government to introduce a uniform calendar across all institutions and Universities of Higher
Education for conducting examination and declaring results in a time bound manner.
1.7 It has been brought out in a Confederation of Indian Industries survey, that
around 70% students in Humanities and Science subjects remain unemployed for more than
three years after completion of their studies. The Government has therefore formulated a
scheme viz. ‘Job oriented Add on’ course by which the students pursuing courses in Arts
and Science colleges across the State can join a certificate programme in Polytechnic
Colleges / ITI which will enhance their employment prospects. From the academic year
2008-2009, this scheme will be introduced in Government Arts and Science Colleges.
Based on the experience, this will be extended to Aided and Self-financing colleges in future.
1.8 As stated in the last year Policy Note, the Government has constituted a
Committee of experts headed by Dr.S.P.Thiyagarajan, former Vice Chancellor, to suggest
the measures for overhauling the present system of evaluation, teaching and learning in the
State. The committee has since submitted the report and it is under the active consideration
of the Government.
1.9 In the last year Policy Note, it has been stated that Cluster Colleges and
Choice Based Credit System will be introduced in Arts and Science Colleges. Accordingly
for establishing Cluster Colleges and introduction of Choice based Credit System in Arts and
Science Colleges for bringing about Academic Co-operation among the member colleges
and to enhance the Quality of Education imparted in those Institutions, the Government
formed a small committee with three Vice Chancellors to go into the details and the
committee has submitted its report. The Choice Based Credit System will be made
compulsory in all Colleges / Universities from the academic year 2008-2009. The Cluster
College System will be implemented on pilot basis in Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli
and Madurai.
1.10 Government considered the free distribution of television should not be

merely a source of entertainment but must also be a medium of empowerment. As
announced in the Budget, the Government have therefore proposed to telecast several
educational programmes meant for the improvement of skills like Spoken English, Yoga,
guidance for students in Soft Skills, General Knowledge for competitive exams, etc. These

programmes will be conducted through the Tamil Nadu Open University at a cost of Rs.3.00
crores.
1.11 Adequate Toilet facilities are not available in Government Arts and Science
Colleges. By providing adequate Toilet facilities, the hygienic conditions in Government
colleges can be maintained well. Hence, during the year 2008-2009, Toilet facilities will be
provided in all Government colleges at the cost of Rs.7.52 crores.
FINANCIAL OUTLAY
Under Demand No.20 - Higher Education, the total outlay is Rs.1253.99 Crores, of which Rs.114.38
Crores are for Plan Schemes and Rs.1139.61 Crores are for Non- Plan schemes.
BUDGET ESTIMATE 2008 – 2009
HEAD OF ACCOUNT PLAN NON-PLAN TOTAL

(1) (2) (3) (4)
(Rupees in lakhs)
2059 Public Works
Maintenance and
-- 2170.35 2170.35
Repairs
2202 General Education
03 University and Higher
1911.27 90384.69 92295.96
Education
2203 Technical Education
1492.61 20544.09 22036.70
2204 Sports and Youth
1228.84 -- 1228.84
Services
2205 Arts and Culture
296.36 477.97 774.33
104 Archives
2235 Social Security and
-- 29.96 29.96
Welfare
2251 Secretariat – Social
-- 313.57 313.57
Services
3425 Other Scientific
374.74 -- 374.74
Research
3454 Census Surveys and
Statistics
110 Gazetteer and
-- 39.90 39.90
Statistical Memoirs
4202 Capital outlay on
6134.66 0.01 6134.67
Education, Sports,
Arts and Culture
Total 11438.48 113960.54 125399.02
PART-II SCHEMES FOR THE YEAR 2008-2009
(Rs. in lakhs)
Sl Cost in
Ultimate
No. Description of the scheme 2008-
Cost
2009
Collegiate Education
1 Construction of 20 additional
class rooms in 10 Government 150.00 60.00
Colleges.

2 Construction of additional
Laboratories in 5 needy 100.00 40.00
Government Colleges
3 Provision of Audio Visual

teaching facility in 25 needy 50.00 50.00
Government Colleges
4 Purchase of Computers and

Accessories for improving 88.00 88.00
infrastructure facilities in five
Government Colleges
5 Construction of Compound Walls 5.00 5.00

in three Government Arts
Colleges
6 Construction of Foot Bridge for 28.66 28.66

reaching the Government Arts
College, Kumbakonam
Technical Education
7 Providing additional facilities for 87.50 87.50

the Library at Government
College of Engineering, Salem.
8 Construction of additional physics 14.00 14.00

lab at Government Polytechnic
College, Aranthangi
9 Construction of Drawing hall at

Government Polytechnic College, 25.00 10.00
Thoothukudi
10 Construction of Girls and boys 10.00 10.00

rest room with toilet facility at
Government Polytechnic College,
Trichy
11 Construction of Toilet Block for 5.00 5.00

Ladies in CSE lab block at
Krishnagiri
12 Extension of Library Building in 42.00 17.00

Tamil Nadu Polytechnic College,
Madurai
13 Construction of first floor over the

existing girls hostel at 40.00 16.00
Trichy
14 Construction of an additional
dining hall in the hostel at 15.00 15.00
Government Polytechnic College

for women, Madurai
15 Construction of Dining hall for

ladies hostel at Thanthai Periyar 22.00 9.00
Government Institute of
Technology, Vellore
16 Construction of a new block at

Government College of 50.00 20.00
Engineering, Bargur.
Tamil Nadu Archives
17 Purchasing Personal Computers

& accessories for Desk Top
Publishing System and purchase 4.84 4.84
of Computers with accessories for
Administrative Section and
Stacks.
18 Upgradation of Technical
Strength for the Development of 1.50 1.50
Archives.
Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre
19 Provision of three Portable 15.00 15.00

Planetariums.
20 Provision of mirror dome and 20.00 20.00

Plasma Screen in B.M. Birla
Planetarium, Chennai.
21 Provision of 3D Theatre in Anna 15.00 15.00

Science Centre and Planetarium
at Tiruchirappalli.
Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology
22 Dissemination of Innovative 5.00 5.00

Technologies.
23 Quality improvement of Science 8.00 8.00

Education in Rural Schools.
Science City
24 Science events for the Physically 2.00 2.00

Challenged.
25 Conducting workshop on Science

8.00 8.00
Communication.
26 Conducting Chennai Science 30.00 30.00

Festival-2009.
27 Upgrading of Infrastructure 8.50 8.50
facilities at New building in
Science City.
Total 850.00 593.00

2. COLLEGIATE EDUCATION
2.1 The Directorate of Collegiate Education was formed in the year 1965 with a
view to administer exclusively the Collegiate Education by bifurcating the erstwhile
Directorate of Public Instruction into Directorate of School Education and Directorate of
Collegiate Education.
2.2 13 Universities are getting their Grants from Government of Tamil Nadu
through the Directorate of Collegiate Education. Presently a total number of 860 Colleges
are functioning under the administrative control of the Directorate of Collegiate Education.
IMPORTANT ACHIEVEMENTS
New Appointments
2.3 914 Lecturers have been appointed through Teachers Recruitment Board in
the existing vacancies in Government Colleges. Steps are taken to appoint 1062 more
Lecturers through Teachers Recruitment Board. Permission has been accorded to fill up
2600 vacant posts of Lecturers in Government Aided Colleges.
Shift system in Government Colleges
2.4 Shift system was introduced in Under Graduate courses in Government

Colleges during the year 2006-2007. In the first phase, this shift system was introduced in
10 colleges. During 2007-2008, this has been extended to all the remaining Government
Colleges. By this, the enrollment of students have increased considerably.
Construction of Additional Class Rooms in the Government Colleges
2.5 During 2007-2008, a sum of Rs.27.10 Crores has been sanctioned for the
construction of 542 additional class rooms in Government colleges and the works are
nearing completion.
Free Education
2.6 Government have waived the payment of tuition fees for all the students
studying Under Graduate courses in Government and Government Aided Arts and Science
Colleges from the academic year
2007-2008 which has very much reduced the burden of the parents. Under this scheme,
3,74,254 students have been benefited.
Periyar EVR Nagammai Free Education Scheme

2.7 Periyar EVR Nagammai Free Education scheme to women students who are
pursuing degree course in Government and Government Aided Colleges is implemented
since 1989-1990. Free education scheme is introduced to all students studying UG courses
in Government and Government Aided Colleges. In order to give fillip to the girls students
belonging to poor families to pursue Post Graduate courses in Government and Government
Aided Colleges, the Periyar E.V.R.Nagammai Scheme was extended to the PG women
students from this academic year 2007-2008. In order to provide the above benefits to
more women students, the parental Annual income limit had been enhanced from
Rs.24,000 to Rs.50,000 from academic year 2007-2008. During 2007-2008, a sum of
Rs.65.00 lakhs has been allocated for implementing the above scheme and a total of
1204 students were benefited.
ACTIVITIES / SCHEMES UNDERTAKEN

DURING 2007-2008
National Service Scheme (N.S.S)
2.8 NSS is implemented by providing grant in the ratio of 7:5 by the Government
of India and Government of Tamil Nadu respectively. During the year 2007-08, 3.36 lakhs
student volunteers have been serving under this Scheme and a sum of Rs.766.57 lakhs
have been provided for this scheme. Out of this, Government of India’s share is Rs.447.17
lakhs and Government of Tamil Nadu’s share is Rs.319.40 lakhs. A sum of Rs.677.81 lakhs
has been received as first and second instalment of both Centre and State share and the
same has been utilised in full.
Empowerment of Women
2.9 Free coaching is given exclusively for women students for appearing in IAS / IPS
Examination. Two centres - one at Queen Mary’s College, Chennai and the other at
Arulmigu Meenakshi Government College for Women, Madurai, have been established by
the Government to give free coaching to women students. In each centre, 60 women
students are given free coaching for appearing in IAS/IPS Examinations. During the current
financial year, the Government have provided a sum of Rs.10.00 lakhs for implementing this
scheme.
Stipend for Tamil medium students

2.10 In order to encourage the students studying in Tamil medium a scheme of
giving Tamil Medium stipend was introduced during the year 1971-1972. Under this
scheme, a sum of Rs.400/- per annum is given as stipend to each student studying through
Tamil Medium.
Special Coaching to SC/ST and MBC Students

2.11 The Students studying in Government Colleges particularly in rural areas
belonging to SC/ST and MBC communities face some initial difficulties in English, Maths and
Science subjects. In order to make them fully conversant with these subjects, special
coaching is given outside the class hours and also on weekends. They will be able to
compete with other students and will also take up University examinations with confidence
when they complete these remedial courses in the respective subjects.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural Labourers-Farmers
(Social Security and Welfare) Scheme, 2006
2.12 Tamil Nadu Agricultural Labourers –Farmers (Social Security and Welfare)
Scheme has been implemented with effect from 22.12.2006. This scheme is for the
upliftment of the Agricultural Labourers, Farmers and Registered Tenants and their
dependants in social, educational and economic status.
2.13 To improve the Educational status of the children of Agricultural Labourers

and Farmers, Government have provided Rs.12.00 crores. During the year 2007-2008,
8329 students were benefited under this scheme. The quantum of assistance under this
scheme is given below:-
Day scholar Hostler

Sl Details of Day scholar Hostler
No course
Boys Girls Boys Girls
1. UG Degree 1750
Rs. 2250
Rs. 2000
Rs. 2500
Rs.
course
(per year)
2. PG Degree 2250 2750 3250 3750

course
(per year)
Setting up of (Electronic) Digital Libraries in five

Government Colleges
2.14 Digital Libraries with Internet facilities were established in 13 Government

Arts and Science Colleges upto 2006-2007 and in 5 Government Arts and Science Colleges
during the year 2007-2008.
Free Bus Pass to the College Students
2.15 The Government have ordered the issue of Free Bus Pass to the
Government College students from the academic year 2007-2008. 78,840 students were
benefited under this scheme.
Admissions through Counselling
2.16 Government have introduced counselling by single window system for B.Ed.,
admission in all Colleges of Education during the year 2007-2008. By this single window
counselling system, the admissions into B.Ed., courses were made in a transparent manner
so that the meritorious students were benefited. Single window system through counselling
is also introduced for admissions in Government Arts and Science Colleges from the
academic year 2007-2008. Students and parents have welcomed this system.
2.17 Other Schemes Implemented during the year 2007-08.
1. 30 Computers have been purchased at a cost of Rs.10.50 lakhs for

Presidency College, Chennai.5.
2. Audio Visual facilities have been established at 10 Government Arts Colleges

at a cost of Rs.15.00 lakhs.
3. A sum of Rs.2.50 Crores have been sanctioned for the construction of

“Dr. Kalaignar Block” in Queen Mary’s College, Chennai.
4. A sum of Rs.50.00 lakhs have been sanctioned for carrying out renovation
works in 3 Government Women Colleges of Bharathi Women’s College,
Queen Mary’s College and Quaid-e-Milleth College, Chennai and the works
are nearing completion.

5. To help the students to improve their communication skills and thereby
enhancing their employment opportunities in the job market, the Government
of Tamil Nadu have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with British
Council to offer Business English Certificate course (BEC) in Arts and
Science Colleges. Further in the first phase, 9 Lecturers of English
department in the Government colleges have been trained. In turn the trained
teachers will teach the above course to the students.
6. A sum of Rs.3.34 crores has been sanctioned for setting up of Language

Labs in 60 Government Arts and Science Colleges to train the students in soft
skills including communication skills and Rs.73.15 lakhs for upgradation of
Language Labs in 22 Government Polytechnics.

3. TECHNICAL EDUCATION
3.1 The Directorate of Technical Education was established in 1957 with

the objective of bringing the coordinated development of Technical Education in the
State of Tamil Nadu. The Government of Tamil Nadu has taken effort to formulate
new policies and promote technical education both in Degree and Diploma level.
Owing to this, at present, there are 6 Government Engineering Colleges, 3 Government
Aided Engineering Colleges,
4 Constituent Colleges of Anna University, Chennai and 263 Self-financing Colleges.
Besides this, there are 22 Government Polytechnic Colleges, 37 Government Aided
Polytechnic Colleges and 205 Self-financing Polytechnic Colleges functioning in Tamil Nadu.
Action taken to prevent collection of Excess Tuition Fee by the Self Financing
Engineering Colleges
3.2 The Government of Tamil Nadu have authorized four officers of the Directorate of
Technical Education to carry out the purposes specified under sub section (1) of section 9 of
the Tamil Nadu Educational Institutions (Prohibition of Collection of Capitation Fee) Act,
1992. On receipt of complaints on excess collection of tuition fees / capitation fees the
authorized officers will inspect and verify the records and other related documents. By this
the Government has taken steps to prevent the collection of excess tuition fee / capitation
fee.
Free Textbooks to Government Polytechnic College Students
3.3 As per the announcement made in the floor of the Assembly during Higher
Education Department Demand 2007-2008, the Government of Tamil Nadu provided free
Textbooks to 5,060 students pursuing first year Diploma programme in Government
Polytechnic Colleges.
Free Bus Pass to Government Polytechnic College Students

3.4 As announced in the floor of the Assembly during the demand for Higher
Education Department 2007-2008, the Government of Tamil Nadu provided free Bus
Passes for 9,159 students studying in Government Polytechnic Colleges.
ACTIVITIES/ SCHEMES UNDERTAKEN DURING 2007-2008
Introduction of Lateral Entry Scheme in Engineering Admission for B.Sc Graduate

Students
3.5 As per the guidelines published by the All India Council for Technical Education,
the Government of Tamil Nadu introduced the scheme of admitting B.Sc graduates in the
direct second year Engineering degree course under lateral entry scheme with an intake of
1% of the total 10% lateral entry intake.
Increase in Reservation of seats for Higher Secondary Course (Vocational) candidates

in Engineering Admissions.

3.6 To cater to the demands of Higher Secondary Vocational students, who have
applied more in number for admission to Engineering Degree courses, the Government of
Tamil Nadu increased the intake from the fixed number of 700 seats to 4% of the total
Government Quota Seats in Self Financing Engineering Colleges.
Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP)
3.7 To improve the Technical and Engineering Education system in our country
and to produce high quality Technical professionals in order to raise productivity and
competitiveness, the TEQIP Scheme is introduced in our country. The Total Life Time
Allocation for our State is Rs.94.16 crores and this is distributed to 11 TEQIP Institutions (5
Government Engineering Colleges, 3 Government Polytechnic Colleges and 3 Anna
University constituent Engineering Colleges). By utilising this allocation, activities relating to
Civil works, Equipments, Furniture, Books & Learning Resources, Consultants service and
research studies, Training/Study Tours / Fellowships (Local and Foreign) workshops,
Consumables, Operation and Maintenance, Networking of Institutions, Service to
Community and Economy are carried out in the above mentioned institutions.
Recruitment of Faculty in Government Engineering Colleges and Polytechnic

Colleges
3.8 193 Lecturers were recruited through Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB),
in Government Engineering Colleges and Polytechnic Colleges during the academic year
2006-2007. Again during 2007-2008, 67 vacancies of Lecturers in Government Engineering
Colleges and Government Polytechnic Colleges have been filled up through the Teachers
Recruitment Board (TRB).
Establishment of new Government Engineering Colleges
3.9 The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu announced that new Government
Engineering Colleges would be established. It is therefore proposed to start new
Engineering Colleges at Villupuram, Panrutti, Tindivanam, Nagapattinam and
Ramanathapuram from the academic year 2008-2009. The above colleges will be
established by Anna Universities.

4. UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
The following are the Universities functioning under the aegis of Higher Education
Department:-
1. University of Madras
2. Madurai Kamaraj University
3. Bharathiar University
4. Bharathidasan University
5. Alagappa University
6. Mother Teresa Women’s University
7. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
8. Periyar University
9. Thiruvalluvar University
10. Tamil Nadu Open University
11. Annamalai University
12. Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University
Technical Universities
13. Anna University, Chennai

14. Anna University, Coimbatore
15. Anna University, Tiruchirappalli
16. Anna University, Tirunelveli
UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
4.1 The University of Madras, organized on the model of London University, was
incorporated on September 5, 1857 by an Act of the Legislative Council of India. It is one of
the three Premier Universities, the other two being the University of Calcutta and University
of Bombay. Started as an examining body, research and teaching functions of the University
were consolidated by the enactment of Madras University Act of 1923.
4.2 The University of Madras has been granted recognition under 2(f) and 12(b)
by UGC from the very inception of University Grants Commission (UGC) in 1956. The
University has at present six campuses all of which are within the Chennai Metropolitan
area. They are i) Chepauk (Main) Campus, ii) Guindy Campus, iii) Marina Campus, iv)
Taramani Campus, v) Chetpet Campus (Madras University Union) and vi) Maduravoyal
Campus (Field Laboratory).
4.3 The University of Madras was the first to introduce the concept of
Autonomous Colleges within the University system. It has encouraged the colleges with the
required academic and infrastructure strength to seek autonomous status and even aspire

for the status of college with potential for excellence. There are 178 colleges affiliated to
University of Madras and 23 are autonomous colleges.
4.4 There are 66 teaching and research Departments in the University of Madras
which are grouped under 17 Schools.
4.5 ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF

MADRAS DURING THE YEAR 2007-2008
1. Conservation of the Senate House
2. Introduction of soft Skills Course
3. Establishment of 11 Centres of Excellence with the support of Central and State

Governments.
4. Collaboration with Academia, Industries and Corporate Sectors in India and
abroad through UICIC and ICOM
5. Digital library Initiatives in all the campus libraries
6. Establishment of e-Governance
MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
4.6 Madurai Kamaraj University, established in 1966, has 73 Departments

clustered into 18 Schools. The University has 133 affiliated Colleges. Extension activities
are carried out through Department of Youth Welfare, NSS, SC/ST cell and Adult Education
programmes. The Directorate of Distance Education of the University has a student strength
of about 1.30 lakhs. The Directorate has 28 information centres, 16 admission centres in
Tamil Nadu and 59 study centres in other states and 7 study centres in abroad.
4.7 The vision of the University envisages the mobilization of resources to cope
with the reduction in public funding and to enhance the infrastructure to global standards.
The University departments are giving active support to the colleges permitted by the UGC to
receive direct funding from agencies such as CSIR, DST and the ICAR. Towards this
direction, the Madurai Kamaraj University has taken measures to initiate affiliated college
teachers to apply and undertake research projects.
4.8 The University Grants Commission has released Rs.112.42 lakhs under XI
Plan Development Grant towards General Development Assistance to the University.
4.9 University plans to provide Personality Development and Spoken English

courses for the University and affiliated college students to enhance employment
opportunities.

4.10 To be globally competitive, the University strives to promote creation and
effective use of multimedia to supplement class room and laboratory teaching.
4.11 It is proposed to establish a Planetarium and Science Centre in the University.

This will provide a scope to expand its “Outreach Activities”.
BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY
4.12 Bharathiar University at Coimbatore was established by the Government of

Tamil Nadu in February, 1982 with jurisdiction over the Districts of Coimbatore, Erode and
The Nilgiris. In May 1985 the University was recognised by the University Grants
Commission (UGC). The University is accreditated with “A” Grade by NAAC.
4.13 Bharathiar University started functioning with nine academic departments

inherited from the Autonomous Postgraduate Centre of the University of Madras in
Coimbatore. Over the years with 30 Departments under 12 Schools the University is
functioning to provide new opportunities in the field of higher education for the youth of the
nation and the state of Tamil Nadu.
4.14 There were 33 colleges in 1982-83 affiliated to Bharathiar University in the

Districts of Coimbatore, Erode, and The Nilgiris. In 2001-2002 the University had 109
affiliated colleges which is more than three fold increase. In 2007-08, the university has 143
affiliated Colleges in addition to 18 Research Institutions. There are totally 122 study centres
and 94 new courses in the School of Distance Education during the academic year 2007-
2008.
4.15 In order to increase the placement opportunities among the final year UG and
PG students in the affiliated colleges, the University has proposed to establish Finishing
schools in Coimbatore, Erode and Ooty. In these Schools , students will be oriented towards
sector specific and tool specific skills for a month. Also they will be given coaching in
mathematical skills, logical reason , mental application and basic English. After coaching IT,
ITeS, Private banks, E-tutoring and Insurance companies will be invited to recruit the
students. It is proposed to train large number of students in these schemes.
BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY
4.16 Bharathidasan University was established in 1982 at Tiruchirappalli. The
University has jurisdiction over eight districts viz. Tiruchirappalli, Karur, Perambalur, Ariyalur,
Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur and Pudukottai.
4.17 The University has introduced 22 PG programmes, 3 UG programmes, 20

PG Diploma programmes, 5 Diploma courses and 3 Certificate programmes which are new
innovative job oriented programmes. The above new programmes are offered with Choice
Based Credit System (CBCS) which provides adequate flexibility to the students in their
choice of curriculum.
4.18 Bharathidasan University is introducing the revised Choice Based Credit

System (CBCS) including soft skill / job Oriented courses for the UG and PG programmes

offered in the University departments and the colleges affiliated to the University from
the academic year 2008-2009 onwards.
ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY
4.19 Alagappa University was established in 1985 and located at Karaikudi in

Sivagangai District. The University has emerged from the galaxy of institutions initially
founded at Karaikudi by the munificent personality, Dr.R.M.Alagappa Chettiar.
4.20 All Arts and Science Colleges located in the Districts of Ramanathapuram
and Sivagangai District including seven Government Colleges, three Self Financing Arts &
Science Colleges and seven Self Financing Colleges of Education have been affiliated to
this University. M.Sc. Microbiology, M.Sc. Botany and Certificate / Diploma in Gandhian
Thought are the new programmes introduced in the affiliated colleges from the academic
year 2006–2007.
4.21 With 26 Departments / Centres, the University is offering courses in varied
areas like Biotechnology, Physics, Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science
and Engineering, Business Administration, Bank Management, International Business and
Commerce, Corporate Secretaryship, Tamil, Women's Studies, Education, Physical
Education and Health Sciences, Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies and English and
Foreign Languages at Post Graduate, M.Phil. & Ph.D. levels to meet the demands of the
society.
4.22 Three new departments viz. Bio Electronics and Bio Sensors and Bio
Informatics are to be started from the academic year 2008 – 2009. New Centres namely
Animal Health and Management and Nano Science and Technology are also to be started to
offer two new courses viz. (i) Nano Science and Technology and (ii) Animal Health and
Management.
MOTHER TERESA WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY
4.23 The Mother Teresa Women's University was established in Kodaikanal in

1984. The University was given the responsibility of furthering the advancement of learning
and prosecution of Research in the area of Women’s Studies and also for purposes of
providing consultancy and monitoring services for the Welfare Schemes for Women. The
motto of the University is “Towards Equal Status” to be achieved through equal participation
of men and women in all areas of life. The women Colleges situated in Dindigul and Theni
Districts have become the affiliated colleges of Mother Teresa Women's University.
4.24 Economics, English, Education, Historical Studies, Family Life Management,

Sociology, Tamil Studies, Computer Science, Women’s Studies, Science and Music are the
departments of this University. The University has been conferred with B++ status by
National Assessment and Accreditation Council.
4.25 Mother Teresa Women’s University is the only University focusing on

Women’s Studies through its different curricula, syllabi and research and extension activities
and courses offered at various levels – Ph.D/ M.Phil/ M.A, M.Sc., MCA and M.Ed. and
Bachelor Degree including Education. Researches are conducted leading to M.Phil and
Ph.D Degrees through Part-Time/Full-Time and JRF. Till date 150 Ph.D’s and 1,456 M.Phils
are awarded. Research subjects include Female Infanticide, Head loaders, Stone breakers,
Sex bias in textbook. Women and Economy, Value Education, Nanotechnology and
Biotechnology.

MANONMANIAM SUNDARANAR UNIVERSITY
4.26 Manonmaniam Sundaranar University was established in 1990. The

University is located at Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli with three satellite campuses at
Palayamkottai, Alwarkurichi and Rajakkamangalam. The University caters to the long-felt
educational needs of the three southern districts of Tamil Nadu viz., Tirunvelveli,
Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari. It also extends educational service through Distance
Education mode.
4.27 The University has 24 academic departments and a network of 110 colleges.
In addition, it has one recognized research center, 38 Community colleges and 83 Extension
Learning Programmes (ELP). Apart from P.G. and Research programs, the diploma and
certificate courses are also offered through the colleges. The University offers over 39 UG
Courses, 30 P.G. Courses, over 79 Certificate and Diploma Courses and 16 M.Phil Courses,
108 Ph.D. Programmes.
4.28 During this academic year 2007-08, a series of workshops was conducted to
restructure the curriculum of all UG and PG courses. Accordingly the University has
restructured the curriculum/syllabus of all UG and PG courses of the affiliated colleges with
the latest norms of the UGC and the new syllabus came into effect from this academic year
2007-08 onwards.
4.29 To encourage the Research Scholars in their work, the University provides
stipend to the research scholars under the scheme known as University Stipendiary
Research Fellowship. The selected USRF scholars are given fellowship assistance of
Rs.2000/- per month with a contingency allowance of Rs.4000/- per annum.
4.30 A frontline educational venture was the floating of MANO Colleges in rural
areas of the University region so as to educate and empower the poor and women students
at an affordable cost. At present, there are 4 centers functioning at Nagampatti,
Sankarankovil, Puliyangudi and Cheranmahadevi.
PERIYAR UNIVERSITY
4.31 Periyar University was established in the year 1997 at Salem. It has twelve
teaching and research departments. Tamil, Commerce, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,
Computer Science, Biochemistry, Economics, Education, Food Science, Management
Studies and Geology are the twelve departments.
4.32 For the benefit of the students, Periyar University is providing career guidance
and Counselling and placement to the students from the Academic Year 2004-2005.
4.33 In order to empower the students with skills, Skill Development courses have
been introduced from the academic year 2002-2003 onwards. These courses aim at the
improvement of poor and rural students who cannot afford to study in the regular colleges.
They are given one year skill development diploma courses.
THIRUVALLUVAR UNIVERSITY
4.34 Thiruvalluvar University was established in the year 2002 at Vellore. The
Academic and administrative buildings for the University are housed in four blocks in the Fort
Campus, Vellore, belonging to the Department of Archaeological Survey of India. The
Department of Applied Chemistry is housed in the Government College of Education
building. Government sanctioned a sum of Rs.16.70 crores for the construction of own
building to Thiruvalluvar University in 112.68 acres in Serkadu and Vinnampalli Villages in
Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District. The Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr.Kalaignar has laid foundation
stone on 16.02.2008 for the University buildings.
4.35 Regular admissions are done for M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D courses in Zoology
and M.Phil and Ph.D courses in Economics. A Research Project on “Silver nanoparticles –
potential applications in sericulture”, funded by the Department of Science and Technology
(DST), Government of India has been implemented in the Department of Zoology at the cost
of Rs.13.55 lakhs.
4.36 The University was started with 52 approved/affiliated colleges falling within
its jurisdiction which extends to the Districts of Vellore, Thiruvannamalai, Villupuram and
Cuddalore. The University has now 125 affiliated Colleges. Out of 125 affiliated colleges,
64 are Arts and Science Colleges,
58 are B.Ed. Colleges and 3 are Oriental Colleges.
TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
4.37 The Tamil Nadu Open University was established in 2002, with the objective
of introducing and promoting Open and Distance Education System in the educational
scenario of Tamil Nadu, as well as co-ordinating and setting the standards for such systems.
It is the 10th State Open University established in the country.
4.38 The University has established Nine Schools of Study, viz. Management,
Humanities, Education, Science, Continuing Education, Social Sciences, Computer Science,
Health Sciences and Tamil & Cultural Studies.
4.39 Mandated to provide cost-effective socially relevant distance education to the

hitherto unreached, Tamil Nadu Open University launched 14 programmes in the year of its
inception, 2003-2004 itself and enrolled around 14000 students. In four years, the total
number of programmes on offer has been increased to 76 and the student strength has
crossed one lakh. The conventional BA., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Ed., BCA, BBA and MA., M.Sc.,
M.Com., MCA, MBA programmes are offered.
4.40 With a view to provide a blended Learning Environment by supplementing the
print material in self instructional mode, employing professional agencies, the University has
developed multimedia e-content in CD format with Audio, Visuals and Animation wherever
necessary for the 34 courses. These CD based learning materials have been so designed
as to enable the students to go through interactive sessions with provision for self
assessment in stages.
4.41 Activities/Schemes proposed to be undertaken during 2008-2009.
Establishment of Learning Centres abroad
Foster the growth of Community Colleges in accordance with the Government
initiative to bring them all under the TNOU and facilitate the vertical mobility of the
students successfully completing their courses of study in Community Colleges.
Production of E-learning materials by the Electronic Media Production and
Research Centre of TNOU.

Networking of 12 Regional Co-ordinating Centres at important cities across the
State of Tamil Nadu.
Hands on training to the members of the faculty & course writers on E-content
development.
Creation of an IP based Radio-broadcast facility at the Head quarters.
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
4.42 Annamalai University was established in 1929 as a Unitary residential centre
of higher learning. The University has now 48 departments on a sprawling campus of about
1000 acres. About 21,000 students are studying in 204 On-campus Programmes.
4.43 The University has introduced Computer Studies in the syllabi of almost all
the programmes offered by the Departments and has provided Internet facilities to all the
Faculties, thereby creating a greater awareness of Information Technology among the
students. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council has accredited this University
with B++ Status.
4.44 Annamalai University has offered a new Post Graduate Programme M.E.
Disaster Management and Engineering from the academic year 2007-2008 for the first time
in India with the financial assistance from University Grants Commission.
4.45 Research is an essential component of Higher Education. Special mention
should be made about the Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, where
research is carried out on various aspects of marine sciences especially along the East
Coast of India including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands with the financial assistance from
the department of Ocean Development, Ministry of Environment and Forests, University
Grants Commission etc. Its pioneering research contributions to the preservations of
mangrove forests, Bio-diversity, pollution control have been greatly acknowledged by
Scientists world over and has also been identified by the United Nations University to train
the scientists/ environmentalists in the Asian Continent at Parangipettai.
TAMIL NADU PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS UNIVERSITY
4.46 Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University was established on
15.9.2005. At present, the University is temporarily functioning at E.V.K. Sampath Maaligai,
College Road, Chennai-6.
Choice Base Credit System and Uniform Syllabus
4.47 The University has 11 departments and 11 affiliated colleges offering U.G.,
P.G., and P.G., Diploma Programme. Uniform syllabus and Choice based Credit System are
adopted in the above said departments and colleges for the various courses.
The First Convocation

4.48 The First Convocation of the University was held on 17.03.2008. Wherein
522 Graduates were conferred with Degree and 9 students were awarded with Diploma.

5. TECHNICAL UNIVERSITIES
ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI
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5.1 Anna University was established on 4 September 1978 as a unitary type of
University to promote teaching and research in the field of Engineering, Technology and
Applied Sciences by bringing together the College of Engineering Guindy (CEG), Chennai,
Alagappa College of Technology (ACT), Chennai, School of Architecture and Planning
(SAP), Chennai and Madras Institute of Technology, Chrompet (MIT), Chennai. The
University with its infrastructure facilities has started growing and has world-wide recognition
in the field of Engineering, Technology and Applied Sciences.
5.2 The Government of Tamil Nadu, during December 2001, has upgraded the
University from unitary type to affiliating type of University by affiliating all the Engineering
Colleges in the State of Tamil Nadu. Since 1st February, 2007 only the colleges situated in
the districts of Chennai, Thiruvallur, Vellore, Kanchipuram, Thiruvannamalai and Villupuram
in Tamil Nadu State have been affiliated to Anna University, Chennai.
Development of the University from its inception
5.3 Prior to the year 1978, the University was conducting only 16 UG
programmes, 26 PG programmes and 6 PG Diploma Programmes. After the formation of the
University, the number of new courses was introduced taking into account the emerging area
in technology development. At present, the University is conducting 44 UG programmes
(Full Time and Part Time), 99 PG programmes (Full Time and Part Time), 5 M.Phil.
programmes and Ph.D. programmes in all the Engineering, Technology and Applied
Sciences.
5.4 In tune with the growing global demand for extending conventional university
instructional mode to online self learning distance education, Anna University, Chennai has
created Centre for Distance Education during the year 2007. The Centre currently offers
MBA, MCA and M.Sc. programmes through distance mode.
5.5 Anna University, Chennai has established a placement and training cell. The
University is making all steps in getting placement not only to the students of its campus but
also to the students of all affiliated colleges in the State.
5.6 Anna University, Chennai has been awarded Five-Star Status by National
Assessment and Accreditation Council.
5.7 Anna University, Chennai has been awarded “Island of Excellence” by UGC
to create a University Centre with potential for Excellence in Environmental Sciences.
5.8 Anna University, Chennai is the first University to receive the Project for the
Development of Micro Satellite from the ISRO. ANUSAT is the first Satellite to be designed

and developed by an Indian University. It will also be used by Tamil Nadu Government to
issue alerts during floods or fire. Recently, ISRO Satellite Centre, Bangalore has sanctioned
Rs.50.00 lakhs towards the completion of ANUSAT Project to Centre for Aerospace
Research, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT).
5.9 A Research Centre for Nano Sciences and Technology has been established by
the University. The Government of Tamil Nadu has provided Rs.50.00 lakhs as seed money
to establish clean room facility for developing semi-conductor devices.
5.10 Anna University, Chennai conducted a series of “Training the Trainer”

Programmes in collaboration with ELCOT and software companies such as Infosys, Wipro,
CTS and Scope International under the scheme of “Enhancing the Employability of
Students” from the Affiliated Colleges of Anna University Chennai. The objective of this
programme was to train teachers to impart communication and soft skills to students more
effectively. More than 250 teachers were benefited from this programme.
ACTIVITIES / SCHEMES PROPOSED TO BE UNDERTAKEN DURING 2008-2009
5.11 Anna University, Chennai has proposed to establish a state-of-the-art building

in the proposed ICT Park in Anna University Chennai, Guindy Campus. For this, Centre for
Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Chennai has agreed for providing
infrastructure for its R&D training research centre.
5.12 The University has proposed to introduce the New Courses of B.E. Bio-
medical Engineering, M.Tech. Food Technology and M.Tech. Nano Technology during the
Academic year 2008-2009.
ANNA UNIVERSITY, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI

5.13 Anna University, Tiruchirappalli was established as per Tamil Nadu Act 41 of
2006 and came into force from 01.02.2007 and is now functioning at Bharathidasan Institute
of Technology Campus. The Bharathidasan Institute of Technology is transferred to Anna
University Tiruchirappalli along with land, buildings, infrastructure facilities, staff and
students. The University has 51 Engineering colleges under its control spread over
Tiruchirappalli, Theni, Thanjavur, Sivagangai, Tiruvarur, Ramnathapuram, Pudukkottai,
Nagapattinam, Dindigul, Cuddalore, Perambalur, Ariyalur districts of Tamil Nadu. It includes
one Government Engineering college, one constituent college, Central Electrochemical
Research Institute (CECRI) located at Karaikudi and 48 self financing colleges.
5.14 Envisaging quality education through hard work, right tools and technologies,
Imparting world class education for rural poor students and pave the way for alleviating their
poverty, improving the qualifications of the professionals working in nearby
Factories/Industrial Institutions, Elevating the qualification and standard of living of teachers
in the Polytechnic Colleges by updating the knowledge with cutting edge technologies and
latest trends, Creating a conducive atmosphere for research and development by instituting
a Research Foundation. Getting placements for students from the MNCs and Big Giants,
Having tie-up with corporate and foreign Universities for exchanging and disseminating
current knowledge and Making efforts for the betterment and benefits of students, staff

members in the neighbouring Institutions for their personal and professional growth are the
important objectives of this University.
5.15 The University has taken the lead in offering a unique programme at PG level
(M.E. Pervasive Computing Technologies) from the year 2007-2008.
5.16 The semester pattern has been introduced for the first year of Engineering
courses from the academic year 2007-2008. It is attempted to make the students entering
into Colleges from schools understand the minute intricacies in engineering theory and
practices in an efficient and in-depth manner. At the same time it would reduce the
accumulation of portions at the end of year.
SCHEMES PROPOSED TO BE UNDERTAKEN

DURING 2008-2009
5.17 The University is planning to implement e-Learning methodologies that would

facilitate video-screening of expert lectures from the University to wide audiences in 48
affiliated colleges with the existing 2 MBPS bandwidth connectivity.
5.18 It is planned to admit candidates (teachers working in technical institutions

with sufficient experience) in PG level programmes and Research through QIP scheme.
This scheme will definitely improve the standards of higher education in technical
institutions.
5.19 Contemplating on Finishing School, to make the students job-ready,
proposals are ahead for the conduct of ‘Induction Programme’ where industries would
provide funds to train the placed students.
ANNA UNIVERSITY, COIMBATORE
5.20 The Anna University, Coimbatore has been established as per Tamil Nadu
Act No.42 of 2006 and came into force from 01.02.2007. The University area comprises of
the eight districts viz. Coimbatore, Erode, Karur, The Nilgiris, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri,
Namakkal and Salem. At present, 3 Government Engineering Colleges, 2 Government
Aided Engineering Colleges and 74 self-financing engineering colleges are affiliated to Anna
University, Coimbatore.
ACTIVITIES / SCHEMES UNDERTAKEN

DURING 2007-2008
Curriculum
5.21 The University is framing the syllabus in consultation with the industry for all
UG and PG courses. In order to meet the requirement, the University has created 14
Faculties and separate boards for UG, PG and Research. It is decided to have about 50%
of the members from the Industry on the Boards.
Drawing through AUTOCAD

5.22 The University has decided to eliminate the concept of having bigger drawing
halls instead more thrust will be given to use CAD facilities, which will help the institutions to
save space and students will be exposed to the advanced technologies in engineering
drawings. Accordingly, from this current academic year onwards, students in all the affiliated
colleges of Anna University, Coimbatore will be trained using CAD for the Engineering
Graphics practical subject in the II Semester. Faculties handling the above subject in all the
colleges are given training to use CAD.

SAP Business One Software Training Centre
5.23 Considering the huge job potential in SAP Software, Anna University,
Coimbatore has entered into a MoU with M/s.Infospectrum India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai who are
authorized business partners for SAP, to establish a SAP Training Centre for the first time in
Tamil Nadu which will offer SAP Business One Software training for the students of Anna
University, Coimbatore at concessional rates.
ANNA UNIVERSITY, TIRUNELVELI
5.24 The Anna University, Tirunelveli has been established as per Tamil Nadu Act
No.28/2007 and came into force from 17.9.2007. The existing Engineering Colleges and
also the Engineering Colleges which may be established in future, in the University area
comprising of the five districts of Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari, Thoothukudi, Virudhunagar and
Madurai are affiliated to Anna University, Tirunelveli. At present one Government
Engineering College, one Government Aided Engineering College and 41 Self Financing
Engineering Colleges are affiliated to Anna University, Tirunelveli. The University is
temporarily functioning in the building of Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli.
Anna University, Tirunelveli has proposed to establish University Departments in the filed of
Engineering and Technology under 9 U.G. programmes and 8 P.G. programmes. This
University is implementing e-Governance in administration and functioning of the University.

6. TAMIL NADU SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
6.1 Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre established by the Government
of Tamil Nadu in 1983 as an autonomous body is functioning under the Chairmanship of
Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education. The main objective of the Centre is to popularize
Science and Technology among the common people in general and students in particular.
6.2 Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre has set up a Science Centre
including a planetarium in Chennai known as Periyar Science and Technology Centre. The
Planetarium facility known as B.M.Birla Planetarium was dedicated to the Nation on
11.05.1988 and the Halls of Science and Technology was dedicated to the Nation on
17.09.1990. There are 700 interactive exhibits in the galleries.
6.3 The Anna Science Centre at Tiruchirappalli was dedicated to the Nation on
10.06.1999. The Centre has Planetarium, Science Park, Non-Conventional Energy Park
and gallery on Environment.
ACTIVITIES / SCHEMES UNDERTAKEN DURING 2007-2008
6.4 The activities of the Science and Technology Centre include organising science
technology based temporary exhibitions, conducting workshops, seminars, lectures, short-
term courses, astronomy camp, competitions like quiz, essay, elocution, drawing, maths
talent contest, astronomy olympiad, astronomy talent contest, ‘meet your scientist’ and ‘meet
your medical expert’ programmes, short term astronomy courses, computer courses.
6.5 Sky observation camps are also conducted during special astronomical
events as well as on regular basis for the public to observe the night sky through Telescopes
on every second Saturdays.
6.6 A Mobile Science Exhibition unit, comprising 24 built-in participatory exhibits

and
mini-planetarium has been in continuous operation to popularize science and technology
among the rural public and the student community.
6.7 A Gallery on Ocean Technology has been established at Periyar Science and
Technology Centre, Chennai in collaboration with the National Institute of Ocean
Technology, Government of India at a cost of Rs.50.00 lakhs.
6.8 It has been proposed to establish a Regional Science Centre at Coimbatore

at a cost of Rs.650.00 lakhs. The Government of India, Ministry of Culture will provide 50%
of the cost.
6.9 It has been proposed to acquire three portable planetariums at a cost of Rs.15.00
lakhs for the benefit of students and common man to understand the Astronomical concepts
in easier and enjoyable way.

6.10 It has been proposed to provide Mirror Dome and Plasma Screen in B.M.Birla
Planetarium, Chennai at a cost of Rs.20.00 lakhs in order to enhance the quality of
presentation in Sky Theatre.
6.11 It has been proposed to establish 3-D Theatre in Anna Science Centre,
Tiruchirappalli at a cost of Rs.15.00 lakhs.

7. TAMIL NADU STATE COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
7.1 The Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology was established
by the Government of Tamil Nadu as an autonomous organization. Its objectives include
encouraging research activities particularly with social relevance among researchers and
academicians; encouraging scientific and technological thinking among students and
creating scientific awareness among people.
7.2 Since its establishment in 1984, the Council has implemented more than 100
research projects with social relevance and has organized popularization of science and
technology programmes benefiting more than 10 lakhs of people. It has interacted with
scientific departments of the Government of India and has obtained financial support for
various activities.
Science And Technology Projects

7.3 Under this scheme financial assistance to the tune of Rs.2.00 to 3.50 lakhs
for a period of 2 years is provided to scientists and researchers for carrying out R&D work
having social relevance and usefulness to our State. Under this scheme projects in major
areas of research in sectors such as Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Physical
Sciences, Biological Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Medical Sciences, Social Sciences &
Engineering and Technology etc will be undertaken to contribute to the development of our
state. During the year 2008-2009 Scientists and Research Scholars working in Universities,
Colleges and Research Centres in Tamil Nadu will be provided funds for projects to the
tune of Rs.25.00 lakhs.
Student Projects Scheme
7.4 This scheme is aimed at utilizing the tremendous student talent for the
development of Science and Technology. Final year students of UG/PG courses in
Engineering/ Medicine/ Agriculture/ Veterinary Sciences and P.G. Students of Sciences are
provided with a maximum grant of Rs.10,000/- for carrying out socially relevant projects
under their curriculum. During 2008-2009, 200 Student Projects will be supported with a
total budget of Rs.15.00 lakhs.
Partial Assistance For Seminar/ Symposium/ Workshop
7.5 The aim of this scheme is to foster exchange of scientific knowledge and also
facilitate interaction between various groups of people such as teachers, scientists,
industrialists, research scholars and others. Under this scheme partial financial assistance
is provided to the organisations within the State of Tamil Nadu, who organize such
seminars/ symposia/ workshops. During the year 2008-2009, 20 seminars, symposia and
conferences will be provided partial financial assistance with a total outlay of Rs.5.50 lakhs.
Scientists, College teachers and Research scholars will be benefited by this scheme.
Travel Grant For Young Scientists
7.6 Under this scheme young scientists and researchers below 40 years of age
and working in organisations (University/ College/ Research Centre) located within the State
of Tamil Nadu are provided with 50% of air fare in case of international conferences and
100% train fare (First class) in case of national conferences to participate in such scientific
conferences and present their research findings. Under this scheme, during 2008-09, 15
Young Scientists will be provided with travel grants with a total outlay of Rs.4.50 lakhs.
Young Scientists Fellowship Scheme
7.7 The aim of this scheme is to encourage young scientists and researchers
below 35 years of age to acquaint themselves with latest techniques in science research
and development. They are provided with a fellowship of Rs.3000/- P.M for a period of 2 to
6 months in addition to their regular salaries by their parent institutions. Selected Scientists
can undergo training/learn sophisticated instrumentation techniques or modern research
methodologies or do collaborative research work with senior scientists in any of the
Research Centers/ Universities within India. During 2008-2009, 5 Young Scientists will be
provided fellowship with a total grant of Rs.1.80 lakhs under this scheme.
Tamil Nadu Scientists Award (TANSA)
7.8 The objective of this scheme is to encourage and honour scientists and
researchers who have made significant contribution in their fields of specialization through
their skill/pioneering or outstanding applied research work and any other activities leading to
S&T development in the State. Each selected scientist is awarded a sum of Rs.10,000/- in
cash and a citation. Awards are given in different disciplines such as (i) Agriculture (ii)
Biology (iii) Chemistry (iv) Engineering and Technology (v) Environment (vi) Medicine (vii)
Mathematics (viii) Physics (ix) Social Sciences (x) Veterinary Sciences, etc. During 2008-
2009, Rs.3.00 lakhs is provided for implementing this scheme.
Popularisation of Science and Technology
7.9 The objective of this scheme is to popularize Science and Technology among
school children, farmers and public. Under this scheme financial support is provided to
Universities, Colleges and Voluntary Organisations to conduct Science Exhibitions,
Teacher Training Programmes, Popular Lectures, Video/Slide Shows, Quiz Competitions
etc. on various aspects of Science and Technology. During the year 2008-2009, 50
educational institutions and voluntary organisations will be provided with financial assistance
of Rs.10.00 lakhs to popularise science and technology among masses and students.
Totally two lakh students and people will be benefited
Young Student Scientist Programme
7.10 The objective of this scheme is to expose talented young students of our
State studying in IX std., to science and technology so that they take up science and
technology as their career in future. Selected students from various districts through an
entrance test are given this exposure in a reputed college/ university with facilities and
resource persons for one month i.e during May. During 2008-2009, 400 IX std. students will
be trained for one month period in 5 centres covering 10 educational districts with an outlay
of Rs.20.00 lakhs under this scheme.
Technology Innovation and Dissemination
7.11 Large number of research projects are carried out in our state. These work
lead to beneficial technology and scientific activities. It takes some time for the results of
these research to the beneficiaries. It is necessary to identify methods to promote these

new technologies to reach the beneficiaries at the earliest. Having this as aim, through the
scheme of Technology Innovation and Dissemination, innovations with potential for field
applications will be disseminated by educationists and scientists through training
programmes and workshops. During 2008-09 this scheme will be implemented with an
allocation of Rs.5.00 lakhs
Improving the Quality of Science Education in Rural Schools

7.12 The objective of the programme is to improve the quality of science
education, particularly for the benefit of rural school children. It is proposed to conduct “In
service Training programme” for the Science Teachers who are handling the Science
subjects from 6th to 8th standard. Tamil Nadu State Council is planning to organize the
training programmes in the educationally backward districts, In each district 50 secondary
grade science teachers will be selected with the help of School Education Department. The
programme will be conducted for 5 days at the well established Arts and Science Colleges,
hard spots in the syllabus identified by the secondary Grade teachers will be taught in the
morning session in addition to practical demonstrations in the evening. During the year
2008-2009 it is planned to conduct 10 training programmes for school teachers with an
allocation of Rs.8.00 lakhs.

8. SCIENCE CITY
8.1 Entire Guindy Taramani institutional belt consisting of about 60 educational

and research institutions like Anna University, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Central
Leather Research Institute (CLRI), and Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre etc.
belonging both to Central and State Governments has been declared as Science City.
Promoting Science and Technology is the objective of. Science City. Science City contains
more than 1500 Ph.D holders and 3500 research scholars and more than 1500 research
projects in the fields of Science, Engineering and Technology. There are equipment worth
Rs.500 crores available for various programmes. Science City is implementing various
programmes connected to the development of Science and Technology.
8.2 Promotion of Science & Technology components involving existing and new
institutions, Promoting the technology transfer component involving industrial houses and
venture capital agencies, Promoting the global technology monitoring and forecasting and
Establishing a fully equipped Science complex (Convention Centre) for the benefit of
member institutes of the Science City are the important goals of the Science City.
8.3 To popularise the frontier technologies among college students, Science City
organised awareness campaign in genetic engineering, nanotechnology and communication
technology.
8.4 Science City has conducted ten science awareness camp exclusively for the
students of Corporation Schools in Chennai in order to have an insight into the world of
science.
8.5 Science City conducted the Science Festival. Apart from a mega Science
Exhibition, Science City has invited a brilliant set of top notch scientists to interact and give
special talks and shows with the visitors of the exhibition viz., students researchers, parents
and the general public.
8.6 The Popularisation of Science programme comprises of various activities

such as Popular Lectures, Meet the Scientist program, Organizing Conferences / Seminars
in association with member institutes organizing Science Exhibitions, Children’s Science
Academy Awards, Science Camps etc. Since inception, 348 students with a rural
background were awarded the Children's Science Academy Awards.
8.7 Science City has embarked upon the task of creating a database of women
scientists in the entire state of Tamil Nadu. In order to encourage the women scientists,
Science City has instituted Lifetime Achievement award for women and Tamil Nadu Young
Women Scientist Awards. Since inception, 32 women scientists have been awarded the
Tamil Nadu Young Women Scientists Awards and 12 women have been awarded Life-time
achievement awards.
8.8 Information on the various Higher Education Institutes like Engineering

Colleges, Polytechnics, Institutes of Hotel Management and Catering Technology have
been made available in the existing website www.tamiladuscientists.com. Advice and
services on patenting is done through e-mail (scicity@dataone .in). Information on
worldwide funding agencies for Science Related projects, world wide research organizations,
science forums, and developments of Science and Technology have also been ported to the
web. The student community and the research scholars are the beneficiaries.
Science for the Physically Challenged
8.9 It has been decided to organize 4 programmes in a year for the benefit of the
physically challenged students in Science and Technology. Around 100 physically
challenged students from different schools in Chennai will be invited to attend each
programme. The total cost of the above programmes would be Rs.2.00 lakhs.
Workshops in Science Communication
8.10 Science City proposes to conduct a four day workshop about different issues
related to Science & Technology, how Science and Technology could be harnessed to solve
the different complex problems in the Society. Participants will be trained on the basic skills
in writing scientific stories, features, articles and Scripts for different media like the print
media as well as the sophisticated electronic media. The cost involved would be Rs.8.00
lakhs.
Chennai Science Festival-2009
8.11 The Chennai Science Festival-2009 is designed to increase public

awareness of science, to present scientific results in a popular and appealing way and to
connect the public and science. The Science Festival will comprise scientific exhibits by 40-
50 renowned organizations, the award winning exhibits from school and colleges,
demonstrations by faculty, Scientific film shows, Interactive Sessions- Public with Eminent
Scientists. Besides this, steps have been taken to conduct Competitions like quiz, essay,
oratorical puppetry shows etc. The total cost involved would be Rs.30.00 lakhs.

9. TAMIL NADU ARCHIVES
9.1 Tamil Nadu Archives preserves records of Secretariat and other records for
official reference and historical research. The Tamil Nadu Archives is a doctoral research
centre in modern history affiliated to the University of Madras. The Archival library house a
rare collection of 2.30 lakhs books. The Tamil Nadu Archives imparts one-month training
programme in record management. The district record centres of the Tamil Nadu Archives
functioning at Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore, Salem, Thanjavur and Cuddalore collect
and preserve records from the district level offices. District gazetteers of Tamil Nadu are
prepared and published by the Tamil Nadu Archives. Recently, Tamil Nadu Archives has
published the Thoothukudi district gazetteer in two volumes.
9.2 Under 12th Finance Commission grants for heritage conservation, various
projects are being under taken in Tamil Nadu Archives. Like wise under Part-II Scheme,
Tamil Nadu Archives is being progressively modernized and computerized. It is proposed to
purchase Desk Top Publishing system and computerize the Administrative section under
Part-II schemes for 2008-2009.

10. TAMIL NADU STATE COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
10.1 Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education was established as an
autonomous body by an Act of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in 1992 for the
promotion and co-ordination of Higher Education at the State Level and for co-ordination of
state level programmes with those of the University Grants Commission. Hon’ble Minister for
Higher Education is the Chairman of the Council.
10.2 To advise the Government or any University/College or institution of Higher

Education on any matter relating to Higher Education and research which they may refer to
the Council; to forward the developmental programmes of Universities, Colleges and
Institutions of Higher Education to the University Grants Commission along with its
comments and recommendations and monitor the progress of implementation of such
developmental programme; to promote co-operation and co-ordination of institutions of
Higher Education among themselves and explore the scope of interaction with industry and
other related establishments; to suggest ways and means for augmenting additional
resources for higher education in the State; to encourage and promote innovations in
curriculum development, restructuring and updating of syllabi in Universities and
Autonomous Colleges and suggest necessary reforms; to assist the University Grants
Commission in respect of determination and maintenance of standards and suggest
remedial action wherever necessary and to promote and co-ordinate programmes of
Universities and Colleges and set up a monitoring system are the important functions of the
Council.
10.3 Owing to global competition, the need for updating the curriculum was felt by
the Council. Hence, a series of workshops were organised separately in B.A. Tamil, B.Litt.
Tamil, B.Com, B.A. (Economics), B.Sc. (Zoology), B.Sc. (Botany) and B.A. (History).
Professors from Universities and Autonomous colleges in Tamil Nadu participated in the two
days programme and contributed their best in framing the curriculum and syllabus. Co-
ordinators of Commerce, Economics, Tamil, History, Zoology and Botany finalised the
syllabus. These were circulated to all Universities, Colleges and participants for further use.
10.4 With the funds provided by Ministry of Human Resource Development

Department,
13 undergraduate level textbooks have been written in Tamil by experts.
10.5 ACTIVITIES / SCHEMES PROPOSED

TO BE UNDERTAKEN DURING 2008-2009
o Developing Centres of Excellence in the State Universities.
o Encouraging more colleges to apply for Autonomy and assisting them in

obtaining Autonomous status.
o Co-ordinating the activities of the Academic Staff Colleges.

o Assisting the Universities in updating and upgrading the curriculum.
o Assisting the Universities in improving the examination system.
o Training teachers for preparation of research project proposals, etc.
o Connecting the University libraries in the State.

o Encouraging the Universities to go in for e-governance.
o Clustering of institutions.
o Conducting academic audit of institutions by the Council.
o Preparation of Tamil textbooks.
o Supporting research activities in Higher Education.
o Providing financial support to teachers for undertaking research activities.

o Preparing a Status Report on Higher Education.
o To give training to teachers to be recruited further in colleges and Universities.

11. TAMIL NADU STATE URDU ACADEMY
11.1 Tamil Nadu State Urdu Academy was established in the year 2000 with a
view to improve the growth and development of Urdu Language in Tamil Nadu. The
Academy is functioning under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education.
11.2 The Tamil Nadu State Urdu Academy with the grants sanctioned by
Government, conducted two seminars-cum-literary meets and one public function. In that
function, awards were distributed to eminent Urdu scholars and to Urdu students. Besides
this, financial assistance is given to deserving poets for printing of their literary work.
11.3 During the year 2008-2009, Tamil Nadu State Urdu Academy propose to
initiate/continue its activities in the following areas by obtaining grants:-
(a) Providing financial assistance to set up Urdu libraries in the Government/
Corporation Urdu schools.
(b) Setting up of Urdu coaching centres.
(c) Giving awards of “life time service” to the Urdu literates.
(d) Providing financial support to Urdu students to undergo higher studies.
11.4 The Government have sanctioned a sum of Rs.6,17,042/- as Grant for the
year 2007-2008.
Dr. K. Ponmudy
Minister for Higher Education

COLLEGIATE EDUCATION
Annexure- 1
Number of colleges in the State 2007-2008
Management
Type of Govern- Aided Self Total
Colleges ment Colleges Financing
Colleges (Unaided)
Arts and Science 62 133 328 523

Colleges
Physical - 3 6 9
Education
Oriental - 10 - 10
School of Social - 2 - 2
Work
College of 7 14 288 309

Education
University 7 - - 7
Colleges
Total 76 162 622 860

Annexure- 2
Students Strength 2007-2008
Type of Sanctioned Strength Admitted Strength

College
UG PG M.Phil Ph.D. B,Ed Total UG PG M.Phil Ph.D. B,Ed Total
Govt. 44258 3709 460 140 1053 49620 43134 3569 451 135 1053 48342
Colleges
Aided 96774 19487 2430 420 1760 120871 79932 15743 2403 401 1760 100239
Colleges
Self-financing 102907 25069 1050 200 13900 143126 62925 12267 1037 190 13860 90279
Colleges
Total 243939 48265 3940 760 16713 313617 185991 31579 3891 726 16673 238860

TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Annexure - 3
Details of number of Polytechnic colleges , sanctioned strength and students admitted in
polytechnic colleges during the academic year 2007-2008
Sl. Category No. of Sanc Admitted OC BC MBC SC ST Total Total

No Institu tioned Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls (Boys
tions Intake +
Girls)
1 Government 22 5160 5031 149 155 1419 814 859 392 761 398 57 27 3245 1786 5031
Government
2 34 12980 12318 374 100 5620 1185 2568 438 1654 299 68 12 10284 2034 12318
Aided
3 Affiliated 3 215 127 2 0 53 0 35 0 36 0 1 0 127 0 127
Self –
4 205 69316 64055 4951 554 30987 2854 16160 1166 6724 542 107 10 58929 5126 64055
Financing
TOTAL 264 87671 81531 5476 809 38079 4853 19622 1996 9175 1239 233 49 72585 8946 81531

Annexure - 4
Details of number of Engineering colleges , sanctioned strength and students admitted in
Engineering colleges during the academic year 2007-2008
No. of San OC BC MBC SC ST Total

Sl. Total
Category Institu ctioned Admit
No Boys +Girls ted
tions Intake
Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
1 Government 6 1900 126 69 643 342 271 126 232 107 12 5 1284 649 1933
Government
2 3 2130 279 118 699 397 250 128 195 125 15 3 1438 771 2209
Aided
Self
3 263 104814 13066 5964 27691 18174 10979 5569 5492 2881 122 47 57350 32635 89985
Financing
Total 272 108844 13471 6151 29033 18913 11500 5823 5919 3113 149 55 60072 34055 94127

CHART - I
NUMBER OF ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGES IN TAMIL NADU
1000
900 860
803
800
No.of Arts and Science Colleges
670
700
600
503
478 478
500 463 477
403 422
383
400 347
323
300
200
100
0
1995- 1996- 1997- 1998- 1999- 2000- 2001- 2002- 2003- 2004- 2005- 2006-
2007-08
96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Govt.Colleges 65 65 65 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 74 76
Govt.Aided Colleges 160 160 160 161 161 161 161 162 162 162 162 162 162
Self Finance Colleges 98 122 158 175 194 235 249 249 249 274 441 567 622
Self Finance Colleges Govt.Aided Colleges Govt.Colleges

CHART - II
NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGES IN TAMIL NADU
700000 674486
600136
600000 568226
525436
472598
500000
430821
No.of Students
420174
405742
371631
400000 349823
331900
326272 325621
300000
200000
100000
0
1995- 1996- 1997- 1998- 1999- 2000- 2001- 2002- 2003- 2004- 2005- 2006- 2007-
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Govt.Colleges 85917 81760 79138 82690 58730 90200 91624 95078 98137 99487 104700 112481 127371
Self Finance Colleges Govt.Aided Colleges Govt.Colleges
CHART - III
NUMBER OF GIRL STUDENTS IN ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGES IN TAMIL NADU
400000
364222
328026
350000
309653
276362
300000
250429
No. of Girl Students
250000 220080
214574
207944 210984
182509
200000 171578
162114
149342
150000
100000
50000
0
1995- 96 1996- 97 1997- 98 1998- 99 1999- 00 2000- 01 2001- 02 2002- 03 2003- 04 2004- 05 2005- 06 2006- 07 2007-08
Govt.Colleges 39132 39883 40134 42598 47714 48735 49591 52912 55026 55751 58081 60739 68780
Govt.Colleges Govt.Aided Colleges Self Finance Colleges

CHART IV
NUMBER OF ENGINEERING COLLEGES IN TAMIL NADU
300 276
251
237
250 222
238 235
226
No. of Engineering Colleges
200
157
150 132
120
90
100
50
0 1997- 1998- 1999- 2000- 2001- 2002- 2003- 2004- 2005- 2006- 2007-
98 99 2000 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
Anna Univ. Colleges 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Self Financing Colleges 76 106 118 143 209 225 222 213 224 238 263
Aided Colleges 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Government Colleges 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Government Colleges Aided Colleges Self Financing Colleges Anna Univ. Colleges
CHART-V
ENROLMENT IN ENGINEERING COLLEGES IN TAMIL NADU
95808
100000
90000
80000 75617
67836
70000 60434
No. of Students
60000 50200 49615 51004
50000
40000
30000
20000
10000
0 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Self Financing Colleges 46096 56033 44566 45934 62648 70291 89985
Aided Colleges 1383 1562 1712 1675 1728 1788 2209
Government Colleges 1408 1436 1828 1857 1885 1874 1933
Anna University Colleges 1313 1403 1509 1538 1575 1664 1681
Anna University Colleges Government Colleges Aided Colleges Self Financing Colleges
CHART-VI
NUMBER OF POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES IN TAMIL NADU
300
264
250 225
212
213 210 210 207
199 199 207
No. of Polytechnic Colleges
200 181
150
100
50
0 1997- 1998- 1999- 2000- 2001- 2002- 2003- 2004- 2005- 2006- 2007-
98 99 2000 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
Aided Colleges 35 35 35 35 41 41 40 39 37 37 37
Government Colleges Aided Colleges Self Financing Colleges

CHART-VII
ENROLMENT IN POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES IN TAMIL NADU
90000
81771
80000
70000 66214
58046
60000
No. of Students
47329
50000 42977
40665
40000
31477 32523
27689
30000 26517
21636
20000
10000
0 1999-
1997-98 1998-99 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
2000
Aided Colleges 6957 6544 6878 6486 7469 8506 9148 10135 11317 11264 12619
Government Colleges Aided Colleges Self Financing Colleges

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Policy Note for the year 2008-2009

Demand No.20 – Higher Education

6. Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre

7. Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology

9. Tamil Nadu Archives

10. Tamil Nadu State council for Higher Education

11. Tamil Nadu State Urdu Academy

‘v©â¡ifia mÂfç¥ngh«’ ‘ju¤Âid ca®¤Jnth«’

Economic development of a nation mainly depends on the quality of human

(i) Qualified teachers have been appointed in Government colleges on regular

(ii) Accreditation of colleges by National Assessment and Accreditation Council

‘v©â¡ifia mÂfç¥ngh«’ ‘ju¤Âid ca®¤Jnth«’

1.10 Government considered the free distribution of television should not be

‘v©â¡ifia mÂfç¥ngh«’ ‘ju¤Âid ca®¤Jnth«’

HEAD OF ACCOUNT PLAN NON-PLAN TOTAL

‘v©â¡ifia mÂfç¥ngh«’ ‘ju¤Âid ca®¤Jnth«’

3 Provision of Audio Visual

4 Purchase of Computers and

5 Construction of Compound Walls 5.00 5.00

6 Construction of Foot Bridge for 28.66 28.66

7 Providing additional facilities for 87.50 87.50

8 Construction of additional physics 14.00 14.00

9 Construction of Drawing hall at

10 Construction of Girls and boys 10.00 10.00

11 Construction of Toilet Block for 5.00 5.00

12 Extension of Library Building in 42.00 17.00

13 Construction of first floor over the

‘v©â¡ifia mÂfç¥ngh«’ ‘ju¤Âid ca®¤Jnth«’

15 Construction of Dining hall for

16 Construction of a new block at

Tamil Nadu Archives

17 Purchasing Personal Computers

Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre

19 Provision of three Portable 15.00 15.00

20 Provision of mirror dome and 20.00 20.00

21 Provision of 3D Theatre in Anna 15.00 15.00

Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology

22 Dissemination of Innovative 5.00 5.00

23 Quality improvement of Science 8.00 8.00

24 Science events for the Physically 2.00 2.00

25 Conducting workshop on Science

26 Conducting Chennai Science 30.00 30.00

Total 850.00 593.00

‘v©â¡ifia mÂfç¥ngh«’ ‘ju¤Âid ca®¤Jnth«’

Shift system in Government Colleges

2.4 Shift system was introduced in Under Graduate courses in Government

Construction of Additional Class Rooms in the Government Colleges

Periyar EVR Nagammai Free Education Scheme

ACTIVITIES / SCHEMES UNDERTAKEN

Stipend for Tamil medium students

Special Coaching to SC/ST and MBC Students

2.13 To improve the Educational status of the children of Agricultural Labourers

Day scholar Hostler

‘v©â¡ifia mÂfç¥ngh«’ ‘ju¤Âid ca®¤Jnth«’

2. PG Degree 2250 2750 3250 3750

Setting up of (Electronic) Digital Libraries in five

2.14 Digital Libraries with Internet facilities were established in 13 Government

Free Bus Pass to the College Students

Admissions through Counselling

2.17 Other Schemes Implemented during the year 2007-08.

1. 30 Computers have been purchased at a cost of Rs.10.50 lakhs for

2. Audio Visual facilities have been established at 10 Government Arts Colleges